STRADDLED VEHICLE

Provided is a straddle vehicle (1) that allows for high design flexibility, that can absorb strong shocks applied in the up-down direction, and that can avoid contacting obstacles on the ground. The straddle vehicle (1) includes a supported structure and a shock absorber (7). The supported structure includes a first element that is configured to perform a first function and a second element that is configured to perform a second function, the second element being located above a rear of the first element. The shock absorber (7) includes an upper mounting portion (26) and a lower mounting portion (27). The lower mounting portion (27) of the shock absorber (7) is connected to a swing arm (22), and the upper mounting portion (26) of the shock absorber (7) is connected to the second element.